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Definition of Habeas corpus
1. Noun. A writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge.
Exact synonyms: Writ Of Habeas Corpus
Generic synonyms: Judicial Writ, Writ
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Generic synonyms: Judicial Writ, Writ
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
2. Noun. The civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment.
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